CAPA College vs Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CAPA College
Wakefield · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
502 students
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
359 students
| Measure | CAPA College Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #917 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #9357 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 502 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 502 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 104.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.6 | – |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.capa.college/ | www.pindersprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •CAPA College is the larger school with 502 students compared with 359.
- •CAPA College is a academy school while Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CAPA College better than Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are CAPA College and Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
CAPA College: 502. Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do CAPA College and Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
CAPA College is unranked and Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School is 917th of 1,636 among sixth form schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).